Exceptional High-Gain Tone From A Deceptively Small Package

Blackstar's HT-40 is a 40-watt combo amplifier made for the player who needs all the gain of a full stack in the compact shape of a combo. With two gain channels, a 12" Celestion speaker, and plenty of tone-shaping options, this tube amp is most certainly ready to rock.

Explore the Depths of Heavy Gain

The HT-40's black demeanor is more than an aesthetic choice -- this amp can rock with the heaviest of them. Its two overdrive channels offer sounds that range from classic rock punch to modern liquid gain. Control the sound with the EQ knobs or the voice switch, which adds gain to the midrange for a smoother and more fluid-sounding distortion.

On the clean side, the amp offers volume and tone knobs in addition to the standard EQ controls. You also have access to a voice switch which changes up the sound from class A to class A/B. the Class A sound is vintage-voiced and approaches overdrive earlier on, while AB offers a modern "botique" sound with shimmering high end.

Tonal Controls for More Flexibility

To add a touch of depth to your sound, engage the HT-40's digital reverb, complete with a light/dark switch on the back panel for extra shaping options. A Blackstar exclusive is the Infinite Shape Feature. Located with the EQ controls, the ISF knob runs from 0 -- an "American" voicing with tight response, to 10 -- a warmer-sounding "British" voicing.

Quality Components for Quality Sound

The HT-40's sounds are all thanks to its high-end under-the-hood ingredients. A 12" Celestion speaker drives the sound through the classic black and white grill, but before that, those rich, high gain tones are shaped by the tubes. Blackstar has outfitted the HT-40 with two ECC 83 and two EL34 tubes to give the amp a default British voicing that can not only handle high gain, but encourages it.

Product Description

Equipped with 2 channels and 4 modes, the HT Club 40 is the ideal gigging valve amp for club-sized venues. The 40W EL34 driven power amplifier has amazing punch and dynamics that will easily cut through in a full band situation. Switching to the amazing ISF equipped overdrive channel accesses a further two modes -- 'classic crunch' and 'super saturated lead'.

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"Amazing Tone"

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I read about this combo amp thru the experiences of other guitarists and I was intrigue by the excellent reviews. I made a trip to Guitar Center to check it out. I used Mesa Boogie, Fender Twin, Fender Deville and Marshall before. I had a chance to compare them all side by side. To be honest, Blackstar brand is new to me, but after spending more than an hour with it, I was so amaze with the tone and the unique features that's not available to other amps and most of all it's a bit lighter than most of them in the 40 watts range. I've been using it in our gigs now and every bandmates are totally impressed with the tone. I will highly recommend this amp to anyone looking for an excellent amp.

Style of Music: I play a mixture of everything from classic rock, R&B, standard, light jazz, pop, blues and ballroom music including a bit of La

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"Blown away by this amp"

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Let me start by saying I have owned quite a few Marshalls, JCM 800, 900 and DSL 2000 100 watt stack. Ive owned a Fender HRD, DR, and BJ. Two Mesas. This amp by far (for me anyway) just hands down beats every one of them. Not to mention its price tag is sweet.It incredibly easy to find the sweet spot on this amp. The clean channel responds remarkably to how hard you hit the strings, and you dont have to have it cranked to 7, thanks to the master volume.I bought the 5h on a whim because it had the nicest lead sound I'd ever heard, so naturally I bought this because I HAD to play this beast out. BYW ZZOUNDS rocks for getting gear. Best price match, easy, and I had it in 2 days...

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